I am done with BMXing.
08-22-05, 05:07 PM
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I am done with BMXing.
Well, I am just too big to BMX. I weigh 180 pounds and my little BMX just cant take my weight. And before you say anything I am not fat in any way. I am just sick and tired of going though all kinds of parts on my BMX. I have had many BMXs and they ALL broke in some kind of way. Just today I was going to the local Safeway to get myself a Coke and Skittles. I drop a tiny 6 inch curb and the rear tire just goes flat with a hiss. This intertube was less then a week old. This was the first time I cursed at my BMX...in public. I am just going to go to mountain biking. It looks like fun and its quickly growing. I am going to put my Diamondback Viper X on the market soon. Its in exellent condition.
08-22-05, 06:01 PM
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Thanks for the notice and enjoy all the well deserved sympathy you will get.
I am about 185 - I AM a bit overweight (definitely)... I haven't had any parts on my bike break for over a year. The top pros... Easily 180 - many around 200 pounds... Their bikes aren't breaking either.
Not sure what job you will take if you have to quit BMX because bike maintenance is to tough for you.
Thanks for the notice and enjoy all the well deserved sympathy you will get.
I am about 185 - I AM a bit overweight (definitely)... I haven't had any parts on my bike break for over a year. The top pros... Easily 180 - many around 200 pounds... Their bikes aren't breaking either.
Not sure what job you will take if you have to quit BMX because bike maintenance is to tough for you.
08-22-05, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Beerman
Wow. You're quitting BMX because of a flat that probably happened because you didn't pump up your tires enough. What a b*tch you are.
08-22-05, 07:42 PM
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Good for you, get away from that BMX crowd, learn to read and write and maybe one day you can be a roadie and own a real bike!
08-22-05, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Urban Shooter
Good for you, get away from that BMX crowd, learn to read and write and maybe one day you can be a roadie and own a real bike!
08-22-05, 08:57 PM
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Wow buddy. I'm 325, also not fat looking being 6'2"+ and my bike holds up fine. Maybe if you didn't have a ****y bike you wouldn't be quitting. But if you're quitting for that, why ride...
08-22-05, 09:07 PM
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Learn to ride, learn to work on and set up your bike. BMX bikes are STRONGER than mountain bikes, so if you're breaking your BMX bike it's because YOU aren't doing something right, going to a bigger, weaker bike isn't going to fix it.
08-22-05, 11:25 PM
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210 lbs, riding a Haro Cruiser. Jumping, but not very often onto flat ground, but no flats yet, just a little rim tweekage, but not even that bad. I fully expected to have to replace the cranks by now, but even they're holding up.
08-23-05, 02:05 AM
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40 flats in a month? If you're flatting multiple times a day, don't blame the bike. I'm pretty close to Darin in weight, and race Haro cruiser as well. In nearly 30 years of dishing out abuse, I don't recall ever breaking anything that wasn't due to the part being really cheap, or poor maintenance. If you broke stuff on a BMX, you'll break stuff on a mountain bike. Most BMX parts are steel, or cro-mo. Most MTB gear is aluminum, and MTBs are also mechanically complex compared to a BMX.
Urban and Mirona, I know you guys are just trying to stir it up a bit, but the fact is that there are a core group of knowledgeable adults in the BMX forums, and a heap of young punks. Mixed in with them are the lurkers that only read and never post, plus the old timers that just like to chime in once in a while. I got into BMX racing as an adult because it's a very family oriented sport, unlike road and MTB racing. My wife and kids can sit and watch me in 5 races a night, and they also visit with friends at the track. On top of that, I'm very into promoting the sport and supporting young racers. I sell a good deal of gear at just above cost to members of our local club, and have also provided safety gear to the club. I even donate 10% of sales to keep our track in top shape. If you're interested in seeing our track, do a search of the forums for Aussie BMX photos.
Cheers,
Brian
Urban and Mirona, I know you guys are just trying to stir it up a bit, but the fact is that there are a core group of knowledgeable adults in the BMX forums, and a heap of young punks. Mixed in with them are the lurkers that only read and never post, plus the old timers that just like to chime in once in a while. I got into BMX racing as an adult because it's a very family oriented sport, unlike road and MTB racing. My wife and kids can sit and watch me in 5 races a night, and they also visit with friends at the track. On top of that, I'm very into promoting the sport and supporting young racers. I sell a good deal of gear at just above cost to members of our local club, and have also provided safety gear to the club. I even donate 10% of sales to keep our track in top shape. If you're interested in seeing our track, do a search of the forums for Aussie BMX photos.
Cheers,
Brian
08-23-05, 02:22 AM
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I was exaggerating. I intend to go into freestyle mountain biking, those bikes are meant for much tougher terrain then a bmx.
Originally Posted by Expatriate
40 flats in a month? If you're flatting multiple times a day, don't blame the bike. I'm pretty close to Darin in weight, and race Haro cruiser as well. In nearly 30 years of dishing out abuse, I don't recall ever breaking anything that wasn't due to the part being really cheap, or poor maintenance. If you broke stuff on a BMX, you'll break stuff on a mountain bike. Most BMX parts are steel, or cro-mo. Most MTB gear is aluminum, and MTBs are also mechanically complex compared to a BMX.
Urban and Mirona, I know you guys are just trying to stir it up a bit, but the fact is that there are a core group of knowledgeable adults in the BMX forums, and a heap of young punks. Mixed in with them are the lurkers that only read and never post, plus the old timers that just like to chime in once in a while. I got into BMX racing as an adult because it's a very family oriented sport, unlike road and MTB racing. My wife and kids can sit and watch me in 5 races a night, and they also visit with friends at the track. On top of that, I'm very into promoting the sport and supporting young racers. I sell a good deal of gear at just above cost to members of our local club, and have also provided safety gear to the club. I even donate 10% of sales to keep our track in top shape. If you're interested in seeing our track, do a search of the forums for Aussie BMX photos.
Cheers,
Brian
Urban and Mirona, I know you guys are just trying to stir it up a bit, but the fact is that there are a core group of knowledgeable adults in the BMX forums, and a heap of young punks. Mixed in with them are the lurkers that only read and never post, plus the old timers that just like to chime in once in a while. I got into BMX racing as an adult because it's a very family oriented sport, unlike road and MTB racing. My wife and kids can sit and watch me in 5 races a night, and they also visit with friends at the track. On top of that, I'm very into promoting the sport and supporting young racers. I sell a good deal of gear at just above cost to members of our local club, and have also provided safety gear to the club. I even donate 10% of sales to keep our track in top shape. If you're interested in seeing our track, do a search of the forums for Aussie BMX photos.
Cheers,
Brian
08-23-05, 03:12 AM
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A decent DJ mountain bike probably starts at $1000. You'll need a strong cro-mo frame, and a Marzocchi DJ series fork, along with some stout wheels. Basically, a 26" BMX with an 8 speed cassette.
08-23-05, 11:42 AM
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i think its because you ride a diamond back and your a sketchy person or something i used to be 185 in 03 and rode no problems.... with exception of cracking the seatstay off my specialized but thats only because it was specialized. if ur quitting due to a flat good riddence to you sir.
08-23-05, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by zx108
you guys are ruthless! i dont mind it
mybe he deserves this, is dont know.
mybe he deserves this, is dont know.
08-23-05, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by iweargirlspants
i think its because you ride a diamond back and your a sketchy person or something i used to be 185 in 03 and rode no problems.... with exception of cracking the seatstay off my specialized but thats only because it was specialized. if ur quitting due to a flat good riddence to you sir.
Can you people read? This flat was the end of the line for me. I have had BMXing problems for a LONG ****ing time. I have had countless problems with my bike, countless I tell you. All kinds of problems. I have had 3 BMXs, each one on their own. 1 haro, and two diamondbacks. I do admit that the haro performed very well and broke down very little, it was stolen. I didnt have the money to get another haro so a Viper X was the next best choice. Now if you people are all going to be broken records and frickin b*tch at me for quitting BMXing because I don't have the money to keep up with my endless repairs, then I advise you to leave, you will not be taken seriously.
If you people really want to know why I am going to mountain biking its because I've always wanted to MB, but never had the money or the time (plus there are not many good trails or mountains around here) Now that my family has moved to better location, and my grandparents offered to get me a great bike, I decided mountain biking was for me.
08-23-05, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mude
i think to sum up everyones post....
your a tool!
your a tool!
08-23-05, 05:35 PM
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mountain biking is so expensive. i tried it once for a month. i ended up spending like a grand just on broken parts. stick with bmx its alot better. and sometimes it can make your wallet bigger.
08-23-05, 09:00 PM
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so....like why don't you buy a real bike....like S&M...or Solid or even Federal......<does anybody else see that he has bought three ''not so good bikes''> cuz i have...i mean unless you had a Mirra Flair or something then it wasn't that great of a bike....and as for Diamond Backs...umm...well...they basically couldn't get any worse...well ya i guess they could....they could make them previously broken...but other than that there is no way no how to make them worse....buy a better bike and maybe you wont have problems with breakage.....and also i was having a problem with popping tires..and lol...what i forgot to do is put a rim strip in....you know the thing that protects your tube from the holes for the spokes....hahaha....i felt like such an idiot when i realized that...and also make sure you put plenty of air in the tires...if it says to put 65 psi..put 70....if it says put 100...put 110 ....just please don't give up on BMXing...i think we all have at some point and we all have come back to it....
08-23-05, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by DCdense 88
so....like why don't you buy a real bike....like S&M...or Solid or even Federal......<does anybody else see that he has bought three ''not so good bikes''> cuz i have...i mean unless you had a Mirra Flair or something then it wasn't that great of a bike....and as for Diamond Backs...umm...well...they basically couldn't get any worse...well ya i guess they could....they could make them previously broken...but other than that there is no way no how to make them worse....buy a better bike and maybe you wont have problems with breakage.....and also i was having a problem with popping tires..and lol...what i forgot to do is put a rim strip in....you know the thing that protects your tube from the holes for the spokes....hahaha....i felt like such an idiot when i realized that...and also make sure you put plenty of air in the tires...if it says to put 65 psi..put 70....if it says put 100...put 110 ....just please don't give up on BMXing...i think we all have at some point and we all have come back to it....
